🌱 Concord Daily: Rail Trail; Smart Wants Hearing; Genocide Curriculum

Hello, neighbors! Tony Schinella here with today's copy of theConcord Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with showers. High: 60 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

1. Fatal Crash Being Investigated On Suncook Valley Highway In Epsom (Concord Patch)
2. Teacher From Amherst First To Face ‘Howie Leung Loophole’ Law Charges (Concord Patch)
3. April 15 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 294 positive results with 15 in Manchester; no deaths reported (Manchester Ink Link)
4. Richard Laverdure Obituary (1953 - 2022) - Concord, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com)
5. Pamela Smart's lawyer asks court to order sentence hearing (Star Tribune)
6. A Proposed Rail Trail in Manchester, New Hampshire is Needed (wokq.com)
7. Governor Chris Sununu's Transformative $100 Million Housing Fund Approved (Governor Sununu)
8. New Hampshire now requires education about Holocaust, genocides each year, starting in 8th grade (WMUR Manchester)
9. State Makes Additional Mental Health Investments | Governor Christopher T. Sununu (Governor Sununu)
10. State To Double Community College LPN Training Program (Governor Sununu)
11. TWISTED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A ROYAL VIZIER Comes to the Hatbox (Broadway World)
12. What Is Needed In The Former Downtown Concord CVS Space? (Concord Patch)
13. A Home At Hanson Cove, The Quieter Side Of Lake Winnipesaukee: NH Wow (Concord Patch)

Today in Concord:

• Contoocook Winter Farmers Market - Every Saturday (9:00 AM)
• Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market - Every Saturday (9:00 AM)
• Youth Fishing Day | Merrill Pond (9:00 AM)
• Easter Egg Hunt (9:00 AM)
• Weare Real Food Farmers Market Store Open Every Day (10:00 AM)
• Easter on the Farm (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Intown Concord: "We are so excited to welcome Teatotaller to Concord! They are looking for charismatic people to help their pretty pink vision take flight in the downtown community!! Learn how to join the team here: https://teatotallercafe.com/concord-hi..." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Lottery: "Winning isn't just fun, it's FANTASTIC! You could win up to 15 times on our new scratch ticket, $10 Fantastic 10's, including the top prize of $200,000! So play today and find that fantastic winning feeling!" (Facebook)
• NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "Happening now: Airway Competencies" (Facebook)
• Concord General Services: "Public Properties staff has already started working to clean and prepare the City’s swimming pools for the summer. Work starts in early spring to clear out winter debris, clean up the pools, and prepare the mechanical and chemical treatm..." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: "We're looking for a couple of new colleagues to join us as we work to make #NH a community where everyone can thrive. Please visit our website to learn more about our Controller and Donor Service Manager positions: https://www.nhcf.org/a..." (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "What does a daughter hide from her father and doctor?" (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Lottery: "Hop on over to https://nhlottery.com/iLottery... for a crack at some iLottery springtime treats!" (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Dental Society: "We’re putting the finishing touches on the 2022 Annual Meeting! Are you and your team ready to get “Back in the Saddle”? Outstanding CE for everyone, fun social events and so much more! Visit www.NHDS.org to register!" (Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "General Services Department has started working on the pools. However, we still need to hire 15-20 more lifeguards for all 7 pools to open. Apply online and we pay for all certifications. Ages 16+ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/c..." (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "Was it a miracle that happened to him?" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI NH supports youth, and their families, across the Granite State. #YouAreNotAlone 💚 Get connected: 1-800-242-6264 (press 4) or info@NAMINH.org. https://www.vox.com/23013483/mental-health-pandemic-young-people-sapien-labs?s=09" (Facebook)
• The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network: "We are proud to offer $250,000 in scholarships to #NH college students! Returning undergraduate students are eligible for $2,500 to $5,000: Application deadline is May 1. We are proud to offer $250,000 in scholarships to #NH college stud..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Free registration for the 20th Annual NAMIWalks New Hampshire on Saturday, October 8th is now open! We are hopeful we can have an in person event this year, however the health and safety of our participants is our highest priority and we..." (Facebook)
• HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Each September, Hope’s Recovery Festival (formerly known as the Rally4Recovery) is one of the high points of our year. With dozens of organizations and presenters and hundreds of attendees, the Recovery Festival is a chance for all of us..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "This event is happening tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Merrill Park Pond. Concord Parks and Rec Department" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: ""Across the county, the pandemic froze the social and emotional skill building that normally takes place in schools – leaving a chasm of reduced coping, a draught of empathy, and a harsher and blunter social world where almost anything g..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "Check out this week's City Manager's Newsletter for more information on things happening in #ConcordNH: https://mailchi.mp/3b6a504882f9/city-managers-newsletter-april-15-15430544." (Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "We are excited to participate in this year's NH Gives!" (Facebook)
• NH Center for Nonprofits: "We can't wait to gather at the beautiful Bank of NH Stage next week to visit with our nonprofit colleagues from across the state - and celebrate the achievements of the Granite State's nonprofit community! Our thanks to Eastern Bank, New..." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Clubs - Bradley Street Clubhouse: "Look Who Showed up Today! Epic Egg Hunt, Amazing Games and Great Memories Made!" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: ""(NAMI NH Exec. Dir. Susan) Stearns and other mental health advocates say those 'upstream' investments in expanding access to mental health care are crucial – and key to reducing the number of people who need inpatient care." https://www..." (Facebook)
• Community Players of Concord, NH: "Thank you Ray Duckler for this great story and Geoff Forester 's photos in the The Concord Monitor today. https://www.concordmonitor.com... Get tickets here: https://app.arts-..." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Dental Society: "From all of us in the NHDS family to you and yours: Happy Passover!" (Facebook)
• Abbot-Downing School PTO: "Was his decision about his child's future correct?" (Facebook)
• NH Center for Nonprofits: "Spotlight on Nonprofit Impact Awards! At our April 20 Nonprofit Impact Celebration, New Hampshire Legal Assistance will be celebrated with a Nonprofit Impact Award for protecting the rights and basic human dignity of New Hampshire reside..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program with class focus on Early Psychosis starts virtually on April 26th, 6 PM. This free, 8-session education program will be specific to those with a loved one who has experienced a first episode of ps..." (Facebook)
• Volunteer NH: "Happy Passover and Chag Pesach Sameach from Volunteer NH!" (Facebook)
• Concord Young Professionals Network: "Sign up now to join us for a special Earth Day hike next weekend! We can't wait to get out and explore some trails near the Merrimack River with you. 🌷🌳☀️ Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/HikewithCYPNforEarthDay" (Facebook)
• NH Economy: "🔥NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs & Governor Chris Sununu advance $100M "InvestNH" housing program to support development in the state. More: https://bit.ly/InvestNH_Full_Release. #NHEconomy #NHBEA #InvestNH #ChooseNH" (Facebook)
• New Futures: "Calling all partner orgs! As you may already know, the Senate Education Committee will have a public hearing on HB 1639 this coming TUESDAY 4/19 at 9:15 AM. Join us in urging Senators to OPPOSE HB 1639 by signing your name/organization h..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, WestSide Concord: "Hello, I left my house for work this morning to find my mailbox destroyed. - I believe someone must of hit it late in the night. Is there an certain protocol I should follow when this happens or simply replace the mailbox?" (Nextdoor)
• See New Hampshire, Neighbor: "NH Health Leaders Discuss Affordable Insulin Now Act This week, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Protect Our Care NH and Granite State Progress to discuss the recent passage of the Affordable Insulin Now Act by the House. If passed by th..." (Patch)

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